Bookshelf Roundup 06/04/23: Stacking the Shelves & Recent Reads
Bookshelf Roundup is a feature I do every weekend which fills the role of several blog memes, like Stacking the Shelves where I talk about the new books I’ve added to my library or received for review, as well as It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? where I summarize what I’ve finished reading in the last week and what I’m planning to read soon. Mostly it also serves as a recap post, so sometimes I’ll throw in stuff like reading challenge progress reports, book lists, and other random bookish thoughts or announcements.
Received for Review
With thanks to Tor Books for:
- After the Forest by Kell Woods, an enchanting fairy tale inspired debut giving new life to the characters of Hansel and Gretel.
With thanks to Orbit Books for:
- The Sun and the Void by Gabriela Romera-Lacruz, the first book of The Warring Gods series set in a world inspired by the history and folklore of South America.
With thanks to Subterranean Press for:
- Cocktails & Chloroform by Kelley Armstrong, a novella set in the author’s A Rip Through Time series which follows a modern-day detective trapped in the body of a Victorian housemaid. I’ve been meaning to check out this series, really hope I can start it soon!
With thanks to Tantor Audio for:
- The Ascent and Snow by Ronald Malfi, a pair of the author’s older books that recently got the audiobook treatment, and you can bet I jumped on them right away. I have been meaning to check out his backlist.
With thanks to Simon & Schuster Audio for:
- Immortal Longings by Chloe Gong, the author’s adult fantasy debut. I have read and enjoyed her YA which makes me curious about this one, especially since it is inspired by Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra.
With thanks to Hachette Audio for:
- The Carnivale of Curiosities by Amiee Gibbs, described as a Faustian gothic tale of murder set in a circus. I am a sucker for carnival and circus stories, so this one seems right up my alley.
Reviews
- 4.5 of 5 stars to The Book that Wouldn’t Burn by Mark Lawrence
- 2.5 of 5 stars to The Scourge Between Stars by Ness Brown
- 2 of 5 stars to Witch King by Martha Wells
Recent Reads/Upcoming Reviews
Have you heard of or read any of the books featured this week? What caught your eye? Any new discoveries? I hope you found something interesting for a future read!
The BiblioSanctum 
Oooh nice new reads! Those are all new to me ones but I am liking the looks of some of these! Hope you enjoy each and every one of them!
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I’m so curious about the two Malfi books. I had heard about The Ascent, but not the other one. I need to check them out😁
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I’m saving them up to dive into when I’m in the mood for some good horror. Malfi never disappoints!
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I have just got Immortal Longings to read as well. I’m really looking forward to it.
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That one looks so good!
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Those first two look very interesting. And of course, seeing books I’ve yet to read by Malfi is always enough to get my attention.
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I saw that his older books were getting the audiobook treatment and I just couldn’t resist!
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Many interesting arrivals Mogsy!!!
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Oooh! I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on Maeve Fly!
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What a lovely tranche of books! I’ve just nicked across to Netgalley and requested Immortal Longings – fingers crossed:)). I know Antony & Cleopatra well (studied it for A levels way back when Noah was knee-high to hen…) so this one really intrigues me. I also love the sound of the Kelley Armstrong Rip in Time series! Thank you for sharing:)).
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I hope we’ll both enjoy Immortal Longings. I’ve always been fascinated by the Antony and Cleopatra story as well 🙂
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